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Lowrance iFINDER Pro IFINDER PRO User Manual

Lowrance iFINDER Pro IFINDER PRO
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Pub. 988-0148-411
www.lowrance.com
iFINDER Pro
Handheld Mapping GPS Receiver
Operation Instructions

Table of Contents

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Lowrance iFINDER Pro IFINDER PRO Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLowrance
ModeliFINDER Pro IFINDER PRO
CategoryGPS
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Section 1: Read Me First!

Capabilities and Specifications: iFINDER Pro

Details the hardware features and specifications of the iFINDER Pro GPS unit.

How iFINDER Works

Explains the basic principles of how the iFINDER GPS receiver operates and acquires satellite signals.

Introduction to GPS and WAAS

Provides an overview of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS).

How to use this manual: typographical conventions

Explains text formatting, symbols, and conventions used within the manual for clarity.

Section 3: Easy Mode Operation

iFINDER Pro Keypad Overview

Identifies and describes the function of each key on the iFINDER Pro keypad.

Powering On/Off and Main Menu

Instructions for turning the unit on/off and navigating the Easy Mode Main Menu.

Page Displays: Satellite, Navigation, and Map

Explains the three main page displays available in Easy Mode operation.

Finding Your Current Position

Details how to find and display the current GPS position using the iFINDER.

Map Navigation: Zooming and Scrolling

How to pan, zoom, and move the cursor on the map display.

Searching for Map Places and POIs

Demonstrates how to search for Points of Interest (POIs) like restaurants.

Setting Home and Navigating Back

How to set a "Home" waypoint and navigate back to it.

Man Overboard (MOB) Feature

Explains how to activate and use the Man Overboard feature for emergencies.

Navigating to Cursor Position and POIs

Instructions for navigating to map cursor locations and Points of Interest.

Creating and Saving Trails

How to record, save, and view a trail of your path.

Navigating or Backtracking Trails

Methods for following a recorded trail, either forward or backward.

Section 5: System & GPS Setup Options

Alarms Configuration

How to set and manage GPS alarms like arrival, off-course, and anchor alarms.

Auto Satellite Search

Explains the automatic search function for acquiring GPS satellite signals.

MMC File and Storage Management

How to check MMC files and available storage space on the unit.

Com Port Configuration

Setting up the NMEA 0183 communication port for data exchange with other devices.

DGPS and NMEA Configuration

Configuring DGPS receiver settings and specific NMEA sentences for data transmission.

Coordinate System Selection

Choosing the display format for position coordinates (e.g., Degrees, UTM, MGRS).

Map Fix and Display Customization

Setting up map fixes and customizing what information appears on page displays.

Navionics Charts and Port Information

Displaying Navionics charts, viewing port services, tidal currents, and tide information.

Pop-up Help and Power Saving

Enabling pop-up help messages and configuring power saving settings for battery life.

GPS Engine Control and Reset Options

Functions for stopping the GPS engine indoors and resetting unit options to factory defaults.

Screen Settings and Language

Adjusting screen contrast, brightness, display modes, and setting the unit's language.

Local Time and Software Version

Setting the local time/date and checking the unit's software version information.

Sounds, Alarms, and Track Smoothing

Configuring sound styles, alarm settings, and track smoothing for improved trail accuracy.

Trail Options and Units of Measure

Managing trail settings, update criteria, and configuring units for speed, distance, and depth.

Section 6: Searching

Finding Addresses

Step-by-step guide to searching for specific street addresses using the iFINDER.

Finding Any Item by Map Cursor

How to find map items like POIs or features selected by the map cursor.

Finding Home Waypoint

Instructions on how to locate the pre-set "Home" waypoint in Easy Mode.

Finding Interstate Highway Exits

Searching for specific highway exits and their associated services.

Finding Map Places and Points of Interest (POI)

Locating points of interest like hotels, restaurants, and landmarks by name or proximity.

Finding Streets and Intersections

How to search for specific streets and their intersections within the map data.

Finding Waypoints (Advanced Mode)

Searching for saved waypoints by name or proximity, available in Advanced Mode.

Section 7: Supplemental Material

Datums Used by This Unit

Lists the various geodetic datums supported by the iFINDER for position referencing.

FCC Compliance Information

Details the device's compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.

Warranty and Service Information

Provides details on the product's limited warranty and how to obtain customer service and repairs.

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